West Indies have announced their T20 squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh that is set to begin on the 1^st of August. After winning the Test series against the Tigers, the hosts lost the ODI series and will now look to get the better of the visitors in the shortest international format of the game.

The biggest surprise in the squad is the absence of Chris Gayle. The big man from Jamaica has been rested for the series. Meanwhile, Marlon Samuels, who couldn’t take part in the ODI series due to a knee injury, is back for the T20s, giving West Indies an assured figure in the middle order.

Meanwhile, Chadwick Walton and Sheldon Cottrell have been included in the squad that is going to be led by captain Carlos Brathwaite.

Regarding the absence of Chris Gayle, chairman of selectors Courtney Browne said: "We have rested Chris Gayle and have added left-arm pacer, Sheldon Cottrell for variety to the bowling attack. The team reflects the last squad that performed well in the charity match in the UK," he said.